Henry Knox
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Appointment and Responsibilities as Conductor of Military Stores
Appointment as conductor of military stores, with request to go immediately to Pittsburgh, headquarter of troops. Requested to receive and store all ordnance materials and artillery for the Commander …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) by Quartermaster General James O'Hara, Apr 19, 1792-May 17, 1794. (RG92)Application for vacancy in army
Secretary Knox informs William Preston that his application to fill one of the vacancies in the army has come too late. The vacancies of Captain Alexander Gibson and Captain Howell Lewis have already …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes CollectionAnswers to the Queries of Joseph Howell to the Secretary of War.
Knox responds to five questions posed by Howell regarding clothing for the levies.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Ammunition and Boats
Orders to furnish Lieut. Howe with ammunition immediately if it has not been done per Col. Sproat's request. Requested additional boats to be built. Contract with Dunning and Shaw for axes to be …
James Robertson PapersAllowance of Scouts
Authorization to employ more scouts, if necessary, to protect frontier of Kentucky and Virginia from Indian attacks.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersAgreement of U.S. to Meet at the Rapids of the Miami River
Proposal of Indians to meet with commissioners next spring accepted to pursue peace treaty. U.S. promised to halt all expeditions to frontier from present time to time of treaty.
Archive Reports 1891Advice to Wayne on Disposition and Supply of Garrisons in Winter
Knox is advising Wayne as to the most efficient ways to prepare for the winter with particular emphasis on the provisioning and hutting of the troops at all the garrisons. He has the idea that if the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Advice on Building Posts During Negotiations, Supply by Land, and Care of Visiting Wabash Chiefs
Knox warns that that it would be improper to build new posts during treaty negotiations, but if the peace talks fail, the posts should be built during the winter or in the early spring. He talks again …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Addition to the List of Pensions of the United States
Knox asks that John Youngton [?] be added to the pension list. (partially illegible)
Peter Force - Joseph Vallance Bevan Papers, Mm82090449Accounts Must Be Settled Accurately
Knox discusses the procedures by which the troops should be paid and cautions that accuracy is paramount. The President will need to decide how many troops are to remain on the upper parts of the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Accounting Matters Related to Official Travel
Knox details the financial matters associated with offical travel to Israel Chapin, Jr.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionAccommodations and Supplies
Accommodations for Capt. Cass. Orders to have contractor supply Fort Franklin. Capt. Baldwin sent on a mission to Cornplanter and other chiefs anticipating they will travel to Philadelphia. Orders …
James Robertson Papers[Untitled]
Enclosed several reports relative to removal of Indian tribes from land desired by the U.S. along with the offers made to them by Maj. Freeman.
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Letter, discusses frontier protection; discusses Indians and Indian warfare; mentions Treaty of Muskingum of 1789.
James Wilkinson Papers[PRIVATE] Appointment
Despite poor health of Williams, President was forced to give him appointment to Brigadier General due to the end of Senate session. Knox requests Williams accepts position that will put him Second …
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.[PRIVATE] Appointment
In the event that Brig. Gen. Morgan declines appointment, Knox hoped to appoint Otho Williams. Requests Williams acceptance or declination of possible appointment.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.[List of Invalid Pensioners who were not Paid by General Lincoln]
Knox agrees that the list of names submitted all appear to be owed a complete year's pension. States that the Supreme Court has recently overturned a lower court ruling regard commissioners. Listed a …
Henry Knox Papers[DUPLICATE] Request for Acceptance or Rejection of Promotion
Secretary at War issues a warrant for Captain Burbeck's promotion to Major. Enclosed act of Congress that determined pay, rations, and emoluments for Burbeck's perusal.
Henry Knox Papers
